Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
epiphytica
ID:
1048350

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 24: 470 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047688



Common Names

  • Epiphytic Themistoclesia
  • Themistoclesia epiphytica
  • Epiphytic Waxflower


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Description

Themistoclesia epiphytica (also called 'Epiphytic Themistoclesia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Themistoclesia epiphytica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Themistoclesia epiphytica is a small, white, bell-shaped flower, which is usually solitary or in pairs. The seed of Themistoclesia epiphytica is a small, round, dark-brown seed, which is usually found in a capsule. The seedlings of Themistoclesia epiphytica are small, with a single pair of leaves and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Themistoclesia epiphytica is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, acidic soil.

Where to Find Themistoclesia epiphytica

Themistoclesia epiphytica is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Species in the Themistoclesia genus

Themistoclesia alata, Themistoclesia anfracta, Themistoclesia campii, Themistoclesia compacta, Themistoclesia compta, Themistoclesia coronilla, Themistoclesia costaricensis, Themistoclesia crassifolia, Themistoclesia cremasta, Themistoclesia cuatrecasasii, Themistoclesia davidsmithii, Themistoclesia dependens, Themistoclesia dryanderae, Themistoclesia epiphytica, Themistoclesia flexuosa, Themistoclesia fosbergii, Themistoclesia geniculata, Themistoclesia hirsuta, Themistoclesia horquetensis, Themistoclesia humboldtiana, Themistoclesia idiocalyx, Themistoclesia inflata, Themistoclesia laxa, Themistoclesia mucronata, Themistoclesia orientalis, Themistoclesia pariensis, Themistoclesia pennellii, Themistoclesia pentandra, Themistoclesia peruviana, Themistoclesia recondita, Themistoclesia recurva, Themistoclesia rostrata, Themistoclesia siranensis, Themistoclesia smithiana, Themistoclesia tunquiniensis, Themistoclesia unduavensis, Themistoclesia vegasana, Themistoclesia woytkowskii, Themistoclesia diminuta,

Species in the Ericaceae family